Bramhall Square Gets New Lights

Pandora LaCasse’s light
designs now stretch all the way to Bramhall Square.

Thanks to a new public-private partnership between the City of Portland, Maine Medical Center, and the Parkside Neighborhood Association, Bramhall Square will be adorned with lights designed by artist Pandora LaCasse this winter. Maine Medical Center is funding the $5,000 cost of the lights and installation.

“We recognize the role Maine Medical Center plays as an
important member of this neighborhood, and we’re pleased we can help brighten
our community a bit and spread holiday cheer to our neighbors, employees and
patients,” said Jeff Sanders, Maine Medical Center’s Chief Operating Officer
and Executive Vice President.

“I am thrilled with Maine Medical Center’s collaboration
with the Parkside Neighborhood Association and the City of Portland to light up
Bramhall Square,” said District 2 City Councilor, Spencer Thibodeau. “This is
the culmination of years of work and I look forward to the additional
public-private partnerships to come in the future.”

Emma Holder, Parkside Neighborhood Association President,
said “the Parkside Neighborhood Association is proud to partner with Maine Med
and the City of Portland to bring Pandora’s lights to Bramhall Square. This
little park will be the next illuminated link in the chain of public spaces
connecting Portland east to west along Congress Street.”

Liz Trice, of Peloton Labs, shared, “We are so
grateful for the partnerships that will give our little park Pandora’s
beautiful lights!”